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Part-Time Evening-Weekend Circulation Desk Coordinator, Framingham State University, (Framingham, MA)

Posted February 5, 2026

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Access Services Librarian, the Evening/Weekend Circulation Desk Coordinator is responsible for supporting our students, faculty, and administrators with accessing relevant resources and technologies in Whittemore Library.

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Monitor the evening/weekend use of the library, providing a quiet secure environment for study space and access to various resources.
  • Know and apply library procedures and standards.
  • Check library materials in and out, register new library patrons, and assist patrons with locating library materials and placing library holds.
  • Provide task instruction and demonstration to student assistants in accordance with library procedures and standards.
  • Collect building statistics.
  • Monitor library activities and reporting any unusual situations to the Campus Police.
  • Lock front doors at closing/ open doors at opening.
  • Answer phone inquiries and assist in-house library patrons.
  • Communicate regularly with the Access Services Librarian and/or the Library Dean regarding any special instructions or information.
  • During summer and other breaks, assist with shelving and paging during hours that the library is open.
  • Assign student assistants stack duties, monitor their progress, and make sure they finish all tasks assigned.
  • Solicit substitutes for students who are unexpectedly absent using student contact list.
  • Create nightly/daily report of activities and observations to be emailed for the Dean and Access Services Librarian.
  • Provide feedback on student assistants to Access Services Librarian to be considered in evaluation of student assistants in November each year.
  • Perform other related job duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of customer service and experience dealing with the public.
  • Awareness of library procedures and ability to resolve patron issues.
  • Dependable and reliable attendance.
  • Pleasant and courteous customer service attitude.

Hours and Compensation:

This is a part-time, non-benefited contract position, not to exceed 18 hours per week. The scheduled hours are flexible. The pay rate is $18 per hour.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

  • Cover Letter,
  • Resume/CV,
  • Names and contact information for three (3) professional references (references are not contacted automatically upon submission of application).

For best consideration, please submit application materials by February 16, 2026. The review of applications may continue beyond that date and until the position is filled, at the discretion of the search committee.

To learn more about this position and to apply, please visit the official job posting, linked here.